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PK55 LWZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,314 mi
Last recorded57,314 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 LWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,314 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 57,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,731 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,651 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 51,991 miles

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear drop sill corroded

Offside Rear spring corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 50,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre age cracks in tyre wall

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2017 48,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.2.6)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 46,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 44,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre age cracks in tyre wall

offside front tyre scrubbed on tread

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 44,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre age cracks in tyre wall

offside front tyre scrubbed on tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 41,183 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 41,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 39,067 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 35,747 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 35,747 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 32,999 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,619 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PK55 LWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK55 LWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PK55 LWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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